Toronto Muslims are ready to celebrate Ramadan together after COVID restrictions lifted

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TORONTO — Mohsin Patel has been working hard to prepare a program that will be providing free meals for those in need during the month of Ramadan.

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The member of the mosque committee at the Mecca Islamic Center in east Toronto expects the weeks ahead to be fulfilling as Muslims gather to pray and eat together without any major COVID-19

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“We are excited that we will be celebrating Ramadan together in the mosque,” Patel said in an interview. “We cannot wait. This month is really precious for us.”

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Mosques across Canada are getting ready to host prayers at full capacity during the holy month after provinces and territories lifted the vast majority of their COVID-19 restrictions,

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Mosques across Canada are getting ready to host prayers at full capacity during the holy month after provinces and territories lifted the vast majority of their COVID-19 restrictions,

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Ramadan, expected to begin Saturday based on the sighting of the new moon, will see Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset before breaking their fast with family

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Many will also join voluntary evening prayers, known as tarawihs, that are held only during the fasting month.

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